Recruiting to Soaring

When you feel supported on the ground, you fly further in the sky! From beginning your journey as a sailplane pilot, to being an established cross-country pilot: this is true in every sense of the word.

Joining a gliding club is an exciting first step into the world of silent flight. Yet many newcomers never reach their first solo flight, or worse still, they go solo & then don’t progress to cross-country

For those fascinated by the thrill of soaring through the skies, flying gliders offer an exhilarating and rewarding experience. You can always go further, faster, higher, longer! However, getting started can seem daunting, especially for those new to aviation. The good news is that beginning your gliding journey is easier than you think. In this article, we'll explore the best way to take to the skies

Editors Note:  Over the last year Mitch has organized eleven authors to write these newsletters providing entertainment and education on soaring topics.  Wings & Wheels sends thanks to all the authors and Mitch!  We intend to keep these articles coming regularly every Thursday.  W&W is seeking new content for the newsletter, it could be you!  Contact us at [email protected].

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Hugh wrote an excellent newsletter two weeks about sharing your underused glider. He made some excellent points about how to increase contest participation. If you haven’t read it, go back and check it out. I was inspired to write this newsletter by Hugh’s submission. 

Example; Harris Hill

There are absolutely enough underused gliders to fill up all of the U.S. contests. I flew my first 6 or 7 races